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A recent survey showed that Oregonians appreciate the state's farms but they prefer small family farms to big operations.

<strong>Concerns about industrial agriculture were mainly expressed by respondents living in urban areas, held college degrees, who were less likely to have school-age children. </strong>

An overwhelming majority of Oregonians agree that agriculture is critically important to our nation’s economy, although most view small farms more positively than large ones.

An overwhelming majority of Oregonians agree that agriculture is critically important to our nation’s economy, although most view small farms more positively than large ones.

Though they have more affection for small farmers, most Oregonians recognize large agricultural operations are needed to produce adequate food supplies, a recent survey found.

Though they have more affection for small farmers, most Oregonians recognize large agricultural operations are needed to produce adequate food supplies, a recent survey found.

Though they have more affection for small farmers, most Oregonians recognize large agricultural operations are needed to produce adequate food supplies, a recent survey found.

Rampant inflation over the past year may be hitting pocketbooks hard, but most Oregonians still support rules and regulations that protect the environment over those that prioritize economic development.

An increased public investment in child care services led to a greater availability of child care slots, according to an OSU study.

Oregon's increase in public funding for child care also boosts the number of child care openings.